Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 441
! ! 441 hear that food was not served this time , but it was unnecessary to relate this. One should happily tolerate criticism regarding that work, which is carried out for the sake of God Almighty. Those who work for the sake of God Almighty are pleased when criticized instead of growing angry. Hence, criticism should be heard with one ear and let out the other. Nothing should make one happier than to be called names for the sake of God. A true Ahmadi is one who bears criticism for the cause of Allah. During the time of Hazrat Khalifa t - ul - Masih I ra , one brother initiated a noble scheme. After some time, he was asked how his scheme was working. He said that it does not appear to be too successful. It feels as if Allah does not like it , for no one has cursed or criticized it yet. Thus, if a scheme is initiated for the cause of Allah it is bound to invite criticis m and we should not be offended. After some time , the man said, “Congratulations! T his scheme is blessed. I ha ve received a letter replete with profanities. ” Thus , to accept criticism for the sake of Allah is the spirit behind a nation’s true progress. To impulsively defend criticism is a sign of one’s lack of fortitude. Maul v i Burhan - ud - Din ra was a revered man in the Jama'at. In 1903 , the Promised Messiah as visited Sialkot. He was welcomed with a grand reception , but at the same time was cursed by his enemies. When the Promised Messiah as was returning, people began to throw stones at him. Such a great quantity of stones were thrown that the car windows were rolled up. Poor Maul v i Sahib ra was an elderly man and he was seized by these people. At times, they pulled on his beard, punched him, or shoved him. He continued to walk, while exclaiming, “Glory to Allah , how did I become so fortunate?” At last, people put cow dung in his mouth and he said, “Glory to Allah. How was I so fortunate to receive such b lessings?” Hence, the criticism a believer encounters in the way of his faith, becomes his source of salvation. He should never fear it. Haz rat Abu Talha ra was a dear companion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa. During the battle of Uhud, when the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was deserted save a few companions, Haz rat Talha ra